Introduction's Flashcards
Alternatives essay Unit one
the governance of Scotland has been a highly consensuses topic within politics throughout time since the establishment of Hollyrood in 1999 - devolved powers/reserved list of factors - muscular union, independence, federalism, devo max
Implications EU unit one
The matter of the UKS decision to leave the EU has been a contested matter since its inception in 2012 under PM David Cameron Brexit and the consequence of the exit from the EU is subject of debate and controversy to this very day as well as the ripple effects of Brexit seen in the cost of living crisis and a failing economy have had considerable impact on the trajectory of the UK in this essay we will evaluate various factors and come to a conclusion whether Brexit was a success or not - list of factors - Immigration, Lack of opportunity’s, Impact on healthcare, EU budget, Trade deals, Labour shortages.
Accountability essay unit one
The UK is a representative democracy (what this means) list of factors - PMQT, HOF, committees, private members bills
Opportunities for individuals unit one
The UK as we know it works under what is known as a representative democracy a system where the populist do not participate directly but in theory hold the power through power in the masses individuals can participate and influence politics and decisions in a wide variety of ways through joining a political party, sighing petitions or joining pressure groups in this essay we will evaluate the effectiveness of methods in which individuals can influence politics - list of factors - Government consultations, sighing/creating petitions, Joining a pressure group/lobbying the government.
Indivualsism collectivism debate Unit two
despite being the 5th richest country the UK is plagued by inequality - austerity measures (conservatives) / nanny state (collectivists) list of factors - Free personal care for the elderly, food bank use, free prescriptions, uk healthcare, COVID volunteering, twofaced
Health inequalities Unit two
60% of the UK are considered to be obese (NHS) Scotland is a nation infamous for its association with heavy drinking, 15% of the population smoke - individualists would argue that its on the individual to take care of their health while collective would argue that health is a result of circumstance - smoking, alcohol, drugs
Wealth inequality unit two
The erosion of the social contract within the UK has left families struggling - introduction of the social welfare program in 1945 - unemployment rate in Scotland (4.5%) list of factors - unemployment, lowpay, education, gender, age, ethnicity.
Government responses unit two
The UK is a complex tapestry of economic social and cultural challenges with recent studies showing the gap between the less affluent and more widening - governmental responses have garnered increasing security - list of factors - UC, COLS, Free prescriptions.
social economic political F affecting LD unit three
Limited development characterised by economic stagnation, severe social inequality and political instability is a multifaceted phenomenon that plagues many nations across the globe, in this essay we will analyse social, economic and political factors that contribute to limited development across the world - Social - education and health - Economic - poverty and debt - Political - incompetent governance and corrupt government.
Effect of limted development unit three
Limited development enacts a profound toll on individuals, families, and wider community perpetuating cycles of poverty, inequality and conflict in this essay we will analyse the following - Conflict, Education, Ill-health, poverty, gender inequality, and poor infrastructure as well as the impact they have upon individuals families and the wider community.
Uk response to limited development
The Department for international development (FCDO) a governmental agency funded by taxpayer money - was established by the labor government in 1997 - the funding for the agency was cut from 0.7% to 0.5% list of factors - investing in education (malawi), favoring former colonies, investing in infatructure (ethiopia), wasted money (st hellena), invested in health (malaria treatments), Bilateral aid.
NGO response to Limited development
In the face of under development international organizations play a crucial role in mobilizing a collective effort in tackling and responding to limited development across the globe - in this essay we will evaluate the effectiveness of various NGOS responses to underdevelopmemt -list of factors - OXFAM, Doctors without boarders(DWB), Redcross.
